Sippin

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Caught this image back when we had 2 avocets in a local pond this past November.
1DMIV
300mm 2.8 with 2X
ISO 400 f8@1/1600

[Frank Schauf]

Nice composition and excellent exposure control and sharpness. Nice low angle, Cheryl.

[Lyle Gruby]

I like everything about this--varied background, low shooting angle, sharp, detail in blacks and whites, and the water droplet is my fav

[PhilCook]

Just wonderful Cheryl, whites well handled and love the layered colors ....open beak and water droplet are the icing on the cake......beautiful !

[nick clayton]

I like the fact this image is taken at a low angle with the sun directly behind you. You have done well to have kept the detail in the whites, I love the blue and green hues in the background and the drop of water adds a nice touch Cheryl.

[Bill Dix]

Exquisite. Love the layered parfait BG, the pose, water drop, low POV. I don't usually argue for removing highlights from the bill, but in this case the one bright one on the upper mandible (and its reflection) seem to be a bit distracting.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Exquisite. Love the layered parfait BG, the pose, water drop, low POV. I don't usually argue for removing highlights from the bill, but in this case the one bright one on the upper mandible (and its reflection) seem to be a bit distracting.

Thanks Bill, I always forget to look for that

[Gary Esman]

Low angle, control of whites, sharp, cool background, nice action. Very nice Cheryl!

Gary.

[gail bisson]

This is lovely Cheryl.
Great low POV and I like the open bill and water drop.
IQ is excellent and I love that layered BG.
Whites show lots of good detail thanks to the lovely exposure,
Gail

[stuart wanuck]

nice image

[dankearl]

Terrific image quality and processing, Cheryl.
Nice work removing the highlight and very pretty BG.
Comp is perfect, nothing I would change.

[Robert Holguin]

Wonderful shot!!
Excellent low angle, love the layered background, great pose, whites handled very well, and nice details.
Very well done.
I did not think the highlights were a big deal, but after seeing the repost it does make a big differance.
Lesson learned.

[Melissa Groo]

Nice job removing the highlights, Cheryl. I think it looks better. But it was a wonderful image from the start. Your low angle, the action, the perfect exposure, the wonderful BG colors, and that beautiful bird. Great job.

[Marina Scarr]

You did a great job working these avocets, Cheryl. Lovely details in this bird and love your low angle, slightly open beak and water droplet. The problem with removing the highlight, is that now you are left with their reflections in the water.

[Melissa Groo]

nice catch, Marina. You should be an Avian Mod.. oops you are!

[christopher galeski]

nice one Cheryl,love the BG colors,and waterdrop,good detail in the bird.thanks.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

You did a great job working these avocets, Cheryl. Lovely details in this bird and love your low angle, slightly open beak and water droplet. The problem with removing the highlight, is that now you are left with their reflections in the water.

Girlfriend You are on the money! Thanks for being a new set of eyes

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

You did a great job working these avocets, Cheryl. Lovely details in this bird and love your low angle, slightly open beak and water droplet. The problem with removing the highlight, is that now you are left with their reflections in the water.

And now looking at the op I decided to leave the hilite because I do like the reflection but feel maybe I can tone down the reflection just a teeny bit.